Mobile phone Pratt in Greater Manchester — VM06 HOV

Additional incident context

This entry records a mobile phone pratt report in Greater Manchester, dated July 10, 2025. Incident pages like this are kept as factual records so local drivers can spot repeat patterns over time and build a clearer picture of risk in specific places. In this case, the report references vehicle VM06 HOV (Ford Transit) and describes behaviour that may affect nearby road users if repeated under similar traffic conditions.

The original submission notes: “moron on his phone with one hand, waving with the other. plumber. --- Context --- Type: Mobile phone Pratt Location: Greater Manchester Vehicle: Ford Transit Registration: VM06 HOV Date reported: 2025-07-09 --- Safety takeaway --- Avoid all phone handling while moving, even at low speed.” Keeping this first-hand wording matters because it preserves how the event was experienced at the time of reporting. As more reports are logged from the same area, small details such as overtaking style, lane movement, junction pressure, or recurring time windows can reveal whether this is an isolated event or part of a broader local trend.

There have been 12 incidents reported in Manchester overall View the full area safety report for more details This added context helps readers compare single incidents against wider local reporting patterns, making the page more useful for awareness, prevention, and evidence-led discussion.